Opioid use linked to higher risk of C. difficile infection
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  • 11 points trucorsair

    Not too surprising as opioids slow GI motility and can result in alterations in the micro biome environment

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  • 3 points Tallguystrongman

    Hmm, I wonder if it applies to loperamide?

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  • 1 points Heir_Riddles

    Im sure those constipated opioid users would love that

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